"Wanes" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Wanes" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Wanes" Meaning
To gradually become weaker or less strong, frequent, or intense; to decrease in power, intensity, or effectiveness over time.
"Wanes" Examples
Usage Examples for "Wanes"
1. Gradually decreases or becomes weaker, often in a sad or disappointing way
Her confidence waned over the course of the evening as she received disappointing news.
2. Past tense of "wane" meaning to decrease or become weaker, or
The light waned as the sun began to set over the ocean.
3. In astronomy, a moon's light wanes as it moves away from the full moon stage.
As the moon waned, it became harder to see the craters on its surface.
4. In a metaphorical sense, the tide of public opinion may begin to wane against a particular leader.
After a series of scandals, the public's affection for the politician began to wane.
5. A taste or appetite can wane if someone eats something too often or gets tired of it.
She thought she'd always love pizza, but after eating it for days while on vacation, her enthusiasm began to wane.
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